FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 14, 2012
Statement attributable to:
Bruce Siegel, MD, MPH
President and Chief Executive Officer
National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems
WASHINGTON – “Today’s sequestration report from the White House provides a sobering outlook for federal health programs and services.
“As the administration correctly points out, these cuts will cause significant harm to core government functions, including protecting the safety and health of our people. Domestic cuts – in particular, an $11 billion reduction in Medicare spending—will strain safety net hospitals and health systems, which already face dwindling federal and state Medicaid support for their care of the uninsured and underinsured.
“We urge leaders to work together toward responsible solutions to the deficit challenge that honor society’s obligation to care for its most vulnerable people.”
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About the National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (NAPH)
NAPH represents safety net hospitals and health systems that provide high volumes of care to all patients, regardless of ability to pay. For more than 30 years, NAPH has advocated on behalf of its members on such issues as Medicaid, Medicare, and access to care for vulnerable populations. NAPH also helps members develop innovative, high-quality, cost-effective care delivery. For more information, visit http://www.naph.org/.
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